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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,034.57, 52,483.67 and 21,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,034.57, 52,483.67 and 21,036.11 is: 29,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,034.57 : 52,483.67 = 21,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,034.57/52,483.67 = 21,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,034.57x = 52,483.67 × 21,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,034.57x = 1,104,052,333.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,052,333.94/38,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,027.60

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